25 March 2013

Contemplation: Kokon

After reviewing the guidelines for practice, take the following as your object of contemplation:

I expound the transient verse in the early evening.
Listen!

Today's sun is passing, our life is getting older and today,
what joyfulness remains,
is like a fish living in a teaspoon of water.
Now everyone endeavor diligently to rescue the burning intellect;
be mindful that life is suffering, empty, and transient.
Don't be self-indulgent.
Follow the mindful path.

Kokon, as recited at Tendai Buddhist Institute

2 comments:

  1. Rev. Jikan, thank you for these contemplations, which assist greatly in the rescue of my "burning (and sometimes fading) intellect."

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    1. Hi Michael,

      I'm glad you find these helpful!

      All the best,
      Jikan

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